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Vauxhall Nova MOT Results

69.9% pass rate
from 682 tests in 2017
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Nova is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.0% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Tell tales
    • 2.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear lamps (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Battery
    • 1.3% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.0% fail on Fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.59% fail on Lamp
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
      • 0.15% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 14% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Prescribed areas (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Component mounting (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spring mounting
      • 0.44% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Front drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.6% fail on Rear (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Front
    • 0.59% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
    • 0.59% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.44% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.15% fail on General condition
    • 0.15% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Front wheels (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.8% fail on Components
        • 1.9% fail on Hoses
        • 0.88% fail on Pipes
      • 0.29% fail on Leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical components (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Hub components
      • 0.59% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
        • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Restricted movement
  • 6.3% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.5% fail on Emissions
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Hose
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.29% fail on Cap
      • 0.15% fail on System
    • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.3% fail on Body condition
    • 0.73% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.73% fail on Chassis
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.29% fail on Body security
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passengers
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers
    • 0.15% fail on Load security
      • 0.15% fail on Access panel
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering system (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.59% fail on Steering control
      • 0.15% fail on Steering lock
      • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.15% fail on Steering column
      • 0.15% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.15% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.15% fail on Steering operation
  • 0.59% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment